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Environmental Regulations for the Minerals Sector, 2012.

Country/Territory
Sierra Leone
Document type
Regulation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Mineral resources, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Pollution control Monitoring EIA Inspection Precautionary principle Polluter pays principle Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Soil rehabilitation Cultural heritage Agricultural land Mining Minerals Exploration Policy/planning Governance Classification/declassification Institution Authorization/permit Freshwater pollution Effluent waste water/discharge Waterworks Environmental standards Standards Protection of environment Ecosystem preservation
Geographical area
Africa, Least Developed Countries, North Atlantic, Western Africa
Abstract

These Regulations, made by the Board of the Environment Protection Agency under section 62 of the Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008 as amended by the Environment Protection Agency (Amendment) Act, 2010, provide with respect to environmental protection in mining operations. They shall apply to body corporates and individuals applying for or issued minerals rights under the Mines and Minerals Act 2009. The Environment Protection Agency, in its capacity as the Lead Authority on environmental and social matters related to the issuance and administration of environmental licences for mining activities, shall: (a) regulate, coordinate and monitor all environmental and social aspects associated with mining activities; (b) grant environmental licences as provided by the Act and these Regulations; and (c) enforce environmental and social laws and Regulations with respect to mining and impose sanctions in relation thereto.

Full text
English
Website
epa-sl.org

References - Legislation

Implements

Environment Protection Agency Act, 2008 (No. 11 of 2008).

Legislation | Sierra Leone | 2008

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ozone layer, Pollution control, Framework law, Institution, EIA, Environmental planning, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Policy/planning, Hazardous waste, Waste management, Freshwater pollution, Effluent waste water/discharge

Source: FAO, FAOLEX